Indian Air Force Tejas jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot dies

22-Nov-2025

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An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed in the United Arab Emirates on November 21 while taking part in the Dubai Airshow 2025. 

The Indian Air Force has confirmed in a post on X that the pilot flying the jet died in the crash after sustaining fatal injuries. A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident, the Indian Air Force added.

The Tejas jet went down around 2:10 pm. local time while performing a flying display for spectators at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai World Central. A video of the crash showed the fighter jet plunging towards the ground before exploding into a ball of fire. The video did not show any ejection having taken place.